An ending in a novel, film, etc., in which the plot achieves a happy resolution.
this fairy tale has a happy ending
figurative there is no happy ending to the dramas in my life
Example sentencesExamples
There never will be a happy ending if society continues to tolerate poverty and the marginalization of some of its citizens.
The families said their prayers were answered, giving a happy ending to a harrowing adventure.
I didn't for one moment believe that there was anything between the characters, and I certainly didn't care whether their love story had a happy ending.
Fortunately, Coraline has a happy ending that is appropriate, moving, and earned.
Those looking for a happy ending will be disappointed.
A happy ending eluded him in real life — his four marriages ended in divorce.
Even though it leaves us expecting a sequel, the play does have a happy ending of sorts.
We as the audience root for him to get out of trouble, get the gun, and bring a happy ending to his quest.
It used to be that a happy ending was required to make a summer blockbuster a hit.
The movie adds a happy ending, which seems the most unrealistic portion of the script.